AI and Contracts: 8 Things Planners Need to Know Now
Two hospitality attorneys uncover where the real exposure lies—and what a closed AI system does and doesn’t protect you from.
Beyond the Agenda: The Question Planners Aren’t Asking
Gen Z is already a force in the industry and Gen Alpha is on the way, but what if the future of meetings is not primarily generational?
When Excellence Turns Into Exhaustion
Event professionals make experiences feel effortless, but constant output without recovery can hide burnout.
Exclusive: Meetings, the Unsung Growth Accelerator
BCD Meetings & Events' Jennifer La Fuente on the economic case for face-to-face events—and how the smartest organizations are measuring, and multiplying, the return.
Smooth Sailing: What Planners Should Know About Cruise Meetings & Incentives
In this guest column, Jamie Bruce, President of Teneo Hospitality Group, shares advice for planners on everything from cruise buyouts to contracting and selecting the right vessel.
Exclusive: How Global Events Drive Cross-Border Progress
BCD Meetings & Events’ Emily Nichols weighs in on why in-person global events are key for solving problems together.
How Mentorship Can Help Solve the Event Industry’s Talent Shortage
An industry expert discusses the events industry's talent shortage and the vital role mentorship plays in building future careers.
The Luxury of Logging Off
As online culture shifts, successful event experiences prioritize presence, authenticity and delayed sharing over visibility.
Trust Your Data, Not Your Gut: Beyond Event Management Stress
Planners find themselves defending programming choices or shifting entire event formats based on isolated feedback, says an industry leader.
Why Event Production Is Becoming the New Strategic Driver in Planning
Event production is no longer a behind-the-scenes function—it’s becoming a core strategic driver. BCD Meetings & Events is responding with a new framework designed to improve consistency, efficiency and creative impact across event programs.
Don’t Lose Your Shirt When Staging Your Next Show
Planning a trade show, expo or fair? Robert Kraus of Small Conferences LLC, shares timely advice and practical strategies for success.
Exclusive: Crafting the Perfect Sip
Gavin Miller on the art of designing beverages that elevate each dining experience.
Exclusive: Experience Design Strategies and Outcomes
Joelle Morgan, Bishop-McCann Chief Experience Officer, on how to integrate experience design into the business conversation.
MPI Q2 Report: Meeting Planners Feeling the Squeeze
MPI's Meetings Outlook for Q2 2026 reveals that event professionals are being pushed to focus on value and experience.
